Posted Monday October 12th 2009
by Megan Farr

Nostalgia on the menu at this year’s National Bookstart Day event.

Some people might not remember their nursery rhymes but everyone attending National Bookstart Day event on Friday 9 October at the V&A Museum of Childhood in London was treated to a nostalgia trip as they stepped into the 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' setting and were taken back to their childhood with stories, rhymes and drawings in celebration of National Bookstart Day.

Twinkly lights created a magical atmosphere with many children looking amazed as they stepped into the room before rushing off to do some colouring and have their faces painted.

The entertainment kicked off with tea-party-inspired stories and rhymes with storyteller Sylvie and rhyme-inspired drawings from illustrator Bruce Ingman. The Bookstart Bear, librarian Karen Robinson and poet (and Booktrust writer in residence) Nii Parkes led a lively rhymetime session which had everyone singing along and joining in the actions.

Special guest Danielle Lineker added glamour to the event – as she read the children the tale of Mr Pusskins the photographers' cameras clicked and flashed around them.

The guests left happily clutching their packed lunches and copies of Bookstart’s Favourite Rhymes, inspired to spread the magic of sharing books and rhymes for another year.

To find out more about National Bookstart Day and to download a free copy of the Bookstart's Favourite Rhymes booklet, visit the Bookstart website